Paul Branscum
Biographic Data
| ID | 89966 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Paul Branscum |
| GIVEN NAMES | Paul |
| FAMILY NAME | Branscum |
| SIGNATURE | BRANSCUM P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Miami University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3335-8282 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Associations between health information source and childhood vaccination
The credibility of health-related information sources may influence parental decisions regarding childhood vaccinations. This study examined whether the type of health information source used by parents (verified vs. unverified) was associated with their child's vaccination outcomes. A national sample of 887 parents (55.1% male; mean age = 36.42 years, standard deviation = 12.29) completed an anonymous online survey. Participants reported demogra…
Does a history with sexual assault impact bystander intervention engagement
Bystander intervention is a method of sexual violence prevention aimed at reducing the serious and pervasive issue of sexual assault on college campuses. The current study utilises the reasoned action approach (RAA) to examine potential differences in bystander intervention engagement between college students with exposure or experience related to sexual assault to students with no such history. Students (n=290) from two mid-sized universities co…
Measuring barriers of behavior change
Researchers are generally interested in understanding barriers of behavior change, however current methods used to elicit such information may be confounded with other theoretical constructs such as motivation, and attitudes. The purpose of this study was to understand how distinct methodologies lead to potentially different results when eliciting barriers of physical activity among military spouses. Military spouses were recruited online ( n = 2…
The role of moral norms as a determinant of intentions to engage in bystander intervention to prevent sexual assault
Bystander interventions (BIs) primarily focus on increasing a sense of community and responsibility among students. This study examined moral norms as a determinant of intentions towards BI, within the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). College students at two universities ( n = 291) completed an online survey measuring TPB constructs (e.g., intentions, perceived norms) and moral norms. Results indicated that moral norms were significantly associa…
Pregnant Smokers’ Intention to Switch From Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes
The relationship between parent–young adult religious concord and depression
The study’s purpose was to evaluate the relationship between depressive symptoms in emerging adults (ages 18–24) and religious concordance/discordance with their parents (n = 161 dyads). Online surveys were distributed to young adults and a corresponding parent, evaluating religiosity, depressive symptoms (young adults only), and demographics. Regarding depressive symptoms among surveyed young adults, concordance for non-organizational religiosit…
Associations Between Depressive Symptoms and Religiosity in Young Adults
Developing and Validating an Instrument to Evaluate Theory-Based Behavioral Antecedents of Consuming a High-Fiber Diet
Obesity is a major public health concern, with low consumption of fiber-rich foods (e.g., fruits and vegetables) commonly cited as a causal factor. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity of a survey measuring the constructs of the Reasoned Action Approach under the context of consuming a high-fiber diet. After an initial draft of the survey was developed, it was evaluated by a panel of six experts to establish face and content val…
College students’ underlying beliefs about using e-cigarettes
Background. The purpose of this study was to explore the underlying behavioral beliefs, normative beliefs, and control beliefs about e-cigarette use among college students using the Reasoned Action Approach.Methods. This study used a sequential mixed-methods design over 3 Phases. During Phase 1, salient beliefs were elicited via an online survey (n = 58); chi-square analyses were conducted to examine differences between e-cigarette users and non-…
Examining Determinants and Co-associations Between Fruit and Vegetable and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Monitoring Practices Among a Sample of Low-Income Hispanic Mothers
Determinants of Parenting Practices Related to Monitoring Sugar Sweetened Beverages Among Hispanic Mothers
Home Food Environment Factors Associated With Hispanic Preschoolers' Intake of Fruits and Vegetables
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship of home fruit and vegetable (F&V) availability and maternal feeding practices with Hispanic preschoolers' F&V intake (N = 238). "Availability' of total fruit" (P < .0001) and "modeling" (P < .020) increased the odds of consuming 1 or more cups of fruit. "Pressure" (P < .009) and the child being female (P < .028) increased the odds of consuming 1 or more cups of vegetables, while having a …
Development and Validation of an Instrument Measuring Theory-Based Determinants of Monitoring Obesogenic Behaviors of Pre-Schoolers among Hispanic Mothers
Public health interventions are greatly needed for obesity prevention, and planning for such strategies should include community participation. The study's purpose was to develop and validate a theory-based instrument with low-income, Hispanic mothers of preschoolers, to assess theory-based determinants of maternal monitoring of child's consumption of fruits and vegetables and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB). Nine focus groups with mothers were c…
Utilizing a Social Determinant of Health Framework as Determinants of Perceived Behavioral Control
Health disparities reflect inequalities in health outcomes among different populations. As a planning tool for researchers and practitioners to address health disparities, multiple frameworks utilizing social determinants of health have been proposed. Perceived behavioral control, a construct within the Integrative Behavioral Model, reflects how much control one feels over a health behavior and how easy or difficult the behavior is to enact under…
Using the Integrative Behavioral Model to Predict Monitoring of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Hispanic Mothers
The purpose of this study was to operationalize the Integrative Behavioral Model (IBM) to identify significant theory-based determinants of maternal monitoring of fruit and vegetables consumption among low-income, Hispanic mothers of 2- to 5-year-old children (N = 238). Mothers completed a survey evaluating each construct of the IBM. Path analysis showed that intentions significantly predicted maternal monitoring of fruit and vegetables consumpti…
Native American childhood obesity prevention interventions
Assessment of Factors That Predict Physical Activity Among Oklahoma Clergy
The purpose of this study was to examine predictors of physical activity among clergy members in Oklahoma, using the theory of planned behavior. A 51-item valid and reliable instrument, measuring theory of planned behavior constructs and physical activity, was developed and administered to 141 clergy members. Results indicated that the majority of those surveyed were white (93%), college educated (97%), and overweight or obese (84%). Stepwise mul…
A True Challenge for Any Superhero
The purpose of this study was to pilot test the Comics for Health program, a theory-based nutrition and physical activity intervention for children. Twelve after-school programs were randomized to either a theory-based (n = 37) or a knowledge-based (n = 34 children) version of the intervention. Pretests, posttests, and 3-month follow-up tests were administered to evaluate the programmatic effects on body mass index percentile, obesity-related beh…
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A True Challenge for Any Superhero
The purpose of this study was to pilot test the Comics for Health program, a theory-based nutrition and physical activity intervention for children. Twelve after-school programs were randomized to either a theory-based (n = 37) or a knowledge-based (n = 34 children) version of the intervention. Pretests, posttests, and 3-month follow-up tests were administered to evaluate the programmatic effects on body mass index percentile, obesity-related beh…
Assessment of Factors That Predict Physical Activity Among Oklahoma Clergy
The purpose of this study was to examine predictors of physical activity among clergy members in Oklahoma, using the theory of planned behavior. A 51-item valid and reliable instrument, measuring theory of planned behavior constructs and physical activity, was developed and administered to 141 clergy members. Results indicated that the majority of those surveyed were white (93%), college educated (97%), and overweight or obese (84%). Stepwise mul…
Native American childhood obesity prevention interventions
Development and Validation of an Instrument Measuring Theory-Based Determinants of Monitoring Obesogenic Behaviors of Pre-Schoolers among Hispanic Mothers
Public health interventions are greatly needed for obesity prevention, and planning for such strategies should include community participation. The study's purpose was to develop and validate a theory-based instrument with low-income, Hispanic mothers of preschoolers, to assess theory-based determinants of maternal monitoring of child's consumption of fruits and vegetables and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB). Nine focus groups with mothers were c…
Utilizing a Social Determinant of Health Framework as Determinants of Perceived Behavioral Control
Health disparities reflect inequalities in health outcomes among different populations. As a planning tool for researchers and practitioners to address health disparities, multiple frameworks utilizing social determinants of health have been proposed. Perceived behavioral control, a construct within the Integrative Behavioral Model, reflects how much control one feels over a health behavior and how easy or difficult the behavior is to enact under…
Using the Integrative Behavioral Model to Predict Monitoring of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Hispanic Mothers
The purpose of this study was to operationalize the Integrative Behavioral Model (IBM) to identify significant theory-based determinants of maternal monitoring of fruit and vegetables consumption among low-income, Hispanic mothers of 2- to 5-year-old children (N = 238). Mothers completed a survey evaluating each construct of the IBM. Path analysis showed that intentions significantly predicted maternal monitoring of fruit and vegetables consumpti…
Determinants of Parenting Practices Related to Monitoring Sugar Sweetened Beverages Among Hispanic Mothers
Home Food Environment Factors Associated With Hispanic Preschoolers' Intake of Fruits and Vegetables
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship of home fruit and vegetable (F&V) availability and maternal feeding practices with Hispanic preschoolers' F&V intake (N = 238). "Availability' of total fruit" (P < .0001) and "modeling" (P < .020) increased the odds of consuming 1 or more cups of fruit. "Pressure" (P < .009) and the child being female (P < .028) increased the odds of consuming 1 or more cups of vegetables, while having a …
The relationship between parent–young adult religious concord and depression
The study’s purpose was to evaluate the relationship between depressive symptoms in emerging adults (ages 18–24) and religious concordance/discordance with their parents (n = 161 dyads). Online surveys were distributed to young adults and a corresponding parent, evaluating religiosity, depressive symptoms (young adults only), and demographics. Regarding depressive symptoms among surveyed young adults, concordance for non-organizational religiosit…
Associations Between Depressive Symptoms and Religiosity in Young Adults
Developing and Validating an Instrument to Evaluate Theory-Based Behavioral Antecedents of Consuming a High-Fiber Diet
Obesity is a major public health concern, with low consumption of fiber-rich foods (e.g., fruits and vegetables) commonly cited as a causal factor. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity of a survey measuring the constructs of the Reasoned Action Approach under the context of consuming a high-fiber diet. After an initial draft of the survey was developed, it was evaluated by a panel of six experts to establish face and content val…
College students’ underlying beliefs about using e-cigarettes
Background. The purpose of this study was to explore the underlying behavioral beliefs, normative beliefs, and control beliefs about e-cigarette use among college students using the Reasoned Action Approach.Methods. This study used a sequential mixed-methods design over 3 Phases. During Phase 1, salient beliefs were elicited via an online survey (n = 58); chi-square analyses were conducted to examine differences between e-cigarette users and non-…
Examining Determinants and Co-associations Between Fruit and Vegetable and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Monitoring Practices Among a Sample of Low-Income Hispanic Mothers
Pregnant Smokers’ Intention to Switch From Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes
Measuring barriers of behavior change
Researchers are generally interested in understanding barriers of behavior change, however current methods used to elicit such information may be confounded with other theoretical constructs such as motivation, and attitudes. The purpose of this study was to understand how distinct methodologies lead to potentially different results when eliciting barriers of physical activity among military spouses. Military spouses were recruited online ( n = 2…
The role of moral norms as a determinant of intentions to engage in bystander intervention to prevent sexual assault
Bystander interventions (BIs) primarily focus on increasing a sense of community and responsibility among students. This study examined moral norms as a determinant of intentions towards BI, within the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). College students at two universities ( n = 291) completed an online survey measuring TPB constructs (e.g., intentions, perceived norms) and moral norms. Results indicated that moral norms were significantly associa…
Does a history with sexual assault impact bystander intervention engagement
Bystander intervention is a method of sexual violence prevention aimed at reducing the serious and pervasive issue of sexual assault on college campuses. The current study utilises the reasoned action approach (RAA) to examine potential differences in bystander intervention engagement between college students with exposure or experience related to sexual assault to students with no such history. Students (n=290) from two mid-sized universities co…
Associations between health information source and childhood vaccination
The credibility of health-related information sources may influence parental decisions regarding childhood vaccinations. This study examined whether the type of health information source used by parents (verified vs. unverified) was associated with their child's vaccination outcomes. A national sample of 887 parents (55.1% male; mean age = 36.42 years, standard deviation = 12.29) completed an anonymous online survey. Participants reported demogra…
Psychology (15 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Social Psychology (10 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (9 works) · Developmental psychology (8 works) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Psychological intervention (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works)